Proximal anchors for bone fixation system
US6942668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/8655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
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